The 49ers are a run-first offense and the combination of Gore and Hunter was no joke. Hunter rushed for 473 yards as a rookie last year. The 49ers enjoyed the luxury of being able to spell Gore, who is currently No. 6 on the active career rushers list. One of those backs needs to step up.

Jacobs has been begging for a chance. Now he has to prove worthy of one.

UPDATE: The
49ers announced Tuesday that Hunter and wide receiver
Kyle Williams have been placed on injured reserve.